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Lava
Lava
#CF1020Click to copy
Lava Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(207, 16, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 86%, 44%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 92%, 81%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 92%, 85%, 19%)Copy
Lava Color Schemes
Complementary
#CF1020
Click to copy#10CFBF
Click to copyAnalogous
#CF1080
Click to copy#CF6010
Click to copySplit Complementary
#10CF5F
Click to copy#1080CF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CF1020
Click to copy#E4616C
Click to copy#F3B8BD
Click to copy#700911
Click to copy#120103
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLava WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.60 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.75 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.14 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.26 : 1
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Lava Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Lava Color Introduction
Definition
Lava (HEX #CF1020) has the RGB value rgb(207, 16, 32), the HSL value hsl(355°, 86%, 44%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 92%, 85%, 19%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lava is #10CFBF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CF107F and #CF6010 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#10CF60, #107FCF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lava uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lava has a contrast ratio of 5.60:1 against white and 3.75:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Lava has a lightness of 44% and a saturation of 86%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The wrath of the earth’s crust.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Lava tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Lava is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Lava Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.